

On top of all that, professionals continue to sharpen essential hard skills relevant across functions, like Excel and project management, while doubling down on interest in technical skills like Python-a skill that is increasingly sought after by employers. Skills like emotional intelligence, effective listening, communication and critical thinking to challenge the status quo are necessities in today's world and workplace more than ever before. The Black Lives Matter movement reminded all of us of the role we play as individuals to eliminate systemic racism. Simultaneously, as a global community, we're being asked to look at the ways we interact with each other, listen, and take action to stand up against injustice. The pandemic has changed how we work, live, socialize-everything-and these top courses show that people have spent time learning how to be more productive remotely, create work/life balance, and communicate with virtual teams. Time spent learning on LinkedIn has tripled over the past year, and the skills learned relate directly to the world we live in today. If you're spending more time learning for work, you're in good company.

Whether you are looking to grow your skills while spending extra time at home, getting ready for a job interview, or reinventing yourself-start with the most-watched courses of the year. Over 3 million professionals across the globe watched these 20 courses to help them thrive in today's changing economy. The third annual Most Popular Courses is your ultimate guide for the most relevant courses to watch for work right now.
